Xert facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Xert
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 Xert
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Castellón | |
| Comarca | Baix Maestrat | |
| Judicial district | Vinaròs | |
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| • Total | 82.51 km2 (31.86 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 470 m (1,540 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 725 | |
| • Density | 8.787/km2 (22.758/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Xertolí, Xertolina | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
12360
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Xert (pronounced like "chert") is a small town in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is located in an area called Baix Maestrat. Xert is known as a municipality, which is like a local government area.
The town is surrounded by mountains called Moles de Xert. These mountains are a big part of the area around Xert.
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History of Xert: A Journey Through Time
Xert has a very long history! On a hill called Mola Murada, you can find old remains from an ancient Iberian village. This village existed during the Bronze Age, which was thousands of years ago.
From Saracens to Knights
Later, during the time of the Umayyad conquest of Hispania, Xert was a Saracene town. This means it was part of the Muslim-ruled lands in Spain. It was connected to a bigger town called Cervera.
In 1233, Christian knights took control of Xert. First, it was ruled by the Knights Hospitaller. Then, in 1319, another group of knights, the Order of Montesa, took over. They ruled Xert for a very long time, until the 1800s. This was when the old system of "manorialism," where powerful lords owned the land, ended.
Battles and Changes
In 1836, there were important battles near Xert. These fights were between two groups: the Carlists and the Liberals. They were fighting over who should rule Spain.
In the past, Xert had a special system called a lligallo. This system helped organize how people herded their cattle in the area.
Abandoned Villages Near Xert
Some smaller villages near Xert have been abandoned over time.
- The village of La Barcella was left empty in 1609.
- Fontanals was abandoned in the middle of the 1900s. This happened during a time when some people, called the Spanish Maquis, were hiding in the mountains.
Villages and Population
Xert is the main town, but there are also a few smaller villages that are part of its municipality. Here's a look at them and their populations:
- Enroig: This village has 51 people living there.
- La Barcella: This village has 0 people, meaning it is abandoned.
- Fontanals: This village also has 0 people, meaning it is abandoned.
See also
In Spanish: Chert para niños
